Wasteland: My items are infinitely upgraded

As Lin Feng shouted and inquired, many heads popped out from the nearly hundred dilapidated vehicles.

The wanderers looked at each other, and only after a few seconds did a mid-stage Level 1 evolver step out, raising his hand and saying:

"Me, it's mine."

Lin Feng put down the shell in his hand and glanced at him, the latter immediately understanding and stepping forward.

He stopped ten meters in front of Lin Feng, took off the hood on his head, revealing his face.

It was a scruffy, unkempt middle-aged man.

The standard appearance of most wanderers.

They roam the wasteland all year round, barely able to solve the water problem, their situation only slightly better than the wasteland residents outside Oasis Town, and they may not be able to take a bath for a year or two.

The middle-aged man introduced himself with a hint of excitement:

"Reporting, sir, this is what I offer."

"My name is Ma Chenfeng, a mid-stage Level 1 evolver, and also the leader of a convoy."

Lin Feng nodded:

"Come over and follow."

After speaking, he put away the shell in his hand, pulled the series of trolleys behind him, and walked towards the camp not far away with Chen Shanshan.

Only the Rock Horse Chariot and transport vehicles were left in the camp. Seeing this, A Lian took Liu Mingfei and started the vehicles to meet them.

Ma Chenfeng, who was called by Lin Feng, followed behind and helpfully stepped forward to lend a hand, and the two sides quickly converged.

While Chen Shanshan and others were moving the spoils, Lin Feng called Ma Chenfeng aside and took out the shell from his pocket:

"Introduce yourself first, in detail."

Ma Chenfeng was stunned. The opening remarks and introduction he had been racking his brains to think about all the way were now forced back. He didn't expect that the first sentence from this newly promoted Level 2 adult would be about this.

The reason Lin Feng was asking and investigating the other party's background was also very simple, to prevent him from exaggerating or fabricating the origin of the shell later.

Although Ma Chenfeng was an old fox who had been struggling in the wasteland for many years, this was also his first time facing a Level 2 evolver alone. Under the pressure of the other party's powerful aura, he quickly organized his language and began to introduce himself:

"I awakened in the wasteland more than thirty years ago, from a medium-sized settlement in the north called Running Bull Town."

"Because the location is too remote, the power of the settlement is basically controlled by the local clans. Even if the Church and the Wilderness Hunter Guild join forces, they can only barely gain a foothold."

"It is equivalent to an autonomous enclave. Although Running Bull Town nominally pledges allegiance to the Holy Spring Church, it is actually in a state of autonomy. It only needs to pay some special products required by the Holy Spring Church on time to have the governance and ruling power of the entire territory."

"The situation is completely different from that of Oasis Town near the Mount Tai ruins, so the living conditions of the survivors there are even worse than those in Oasis."

"The evolutionary channels that the Church and the Guild can provide are very few. Only the most outstanding Level 9 Wilderness Hunters will be absorbed by them."

"The rest are slaves of the local clans, not even house slaves. Even if they become evolvers, they will be firmly controlled by the major families and enslaved for life."

"After I became an evolver, I was assigned to a mining team to enter a forbidden area to mine an open-pit mine rich in sulfur."

"Although it's not very useful, I think it must be related to the forbidden mine. The secret behind it may be related to the Level 3 King above Level 2, and it has a long history."

Seeing that the adult in front of him narrowed his eyes slightly, without saying a word…

Ma Chenfeng immediately took out a small pocket and handed it to Lin Feng, which contained yellow ore and some white crystals.

The former emitted a pungent smell, which was indeed sulfur, and the white, snowflake-like crystals shattered when squeezed, making the fingers feel cold and slightly stinky.

It should be saltpeter, that is, potassium nitrate, one of the raw materials for most gunpowder.

Lin Feng brought the shell closer, and sure enough, as Ma Chenfeng said, it could attract sulfur and nitrate like attracting iron filings.

This also confirmed that the radiation energy carried by the shell was not simply magnetism, but a multiple radiation attraction derived from alien gene.

And the mine mentioned by Ma Chenfeng is likely related to the Gun King Source, that is, the Agent Project mentioned by Zong Shiyue before.

The strongest Level 3 King, the Level 3 Source of gun-related abilities in the Gun King's body, was integrated into the bodies of artificial humans, allowing them to master the powerful abilities of the Level 3 stage and directly become existences comparable to the Level 3 King.

And the Gun Agent is likely to have had a big battle in the forbidden mine, releasing a large amount of Gun King Source, forming serious radiation pollution.

It is very likely that the so-called mine forbidden area was caused by the Agent's battle.

Just like the Mount Tai ruins.

It's just that the Mount Tai ruins forbidden area used a Level 3 Wolf King of the Beast Race to imprison a god of transcendence and turn it into an evil god that never sees the light of day.

In addition to the Wolf King's body, it has little value for exploration and development, and the danger is far greater than other ruins or forbidden areas.

Therefore, no first-class forces or small and medium-sized settlements are stationed for development. Usually, some hunter teams, travelers or wanderer forces in the wasteland will take a risk.

And the forbidden mine mentioned by Ma Chenfeng obviously has great mining value. After all, whether it is the main sulfur mine or some nitrate by-products, they are raw materials for producing gunpowder and operating industry.

The strength of Running Bull Town is obviously much stronger than that of Oasis Town.

Because of the radiation curse of the forbidden area, only evolvers can enter it, mining minerals while bearing the risk of being distorted and polluted.

Evolvers who still have room to breathe in Oasis Town are only worthy of becoming mine slaves when they arrive in Running Bull Town.

It is no wonder that there are so many wanderers in the wasteland. Major clans like the Li family in Oasis, although equally harsh to the foreign evolvers they cultivate, requiring them to complete tasks at the risk of death, at least the living conditions are extremely favorable, and they are superior to others in the major villages.

However, this is also due to the particularity of the Oasis battleship, which has always been maintained by the front-line Holy City through backfeeding.

The consumption of supporting the Oasis people is enough to feed tens of thousands of wasteland residents by leaking a little bit.

And other autonomous regions that pledge allegiance to the Holy Spring Church, after paying a "protection fee", have to pass the pressure down to continue to survive.

Therefore, Level 1 evolvers will become sacrifices, mass-produced in the form of industrial assembly lines, and sent to the forbidden area to mine minerals, creating wealth for Running Bull Town.

After confirming that there were no issues with the other party's background and experience, Lin Feng immediately asked about another matter:

"So why did you want to offer it to me?"

"According to you, this shell may involve a Tier 3 King. Previously, within the Salvation Army, there were powerful Tier 2 Late-Stage evolvers. Isn't their leader, Bai Ye, more suitable than me?"

The radiation from the shell in his hand was very weak. A Tier 2 evolver like Lin Feng wouldn't have noticed the anomaly unless he got close to it. Only through touch could he discover some clues.

If the black box containing Zong Shiyue's origin flesh and blood hadn't passed by the pile of debris, allowing him to sense a trace of fluctuation with his Tier 3 or higher perception ability, Lin Feng would have also missed this thing.

Ma Chenfeng smiled with a slightly flattering expression:

"The Salvation Army used to be a force led by a Tier 3 King. Even if they've fallen on hard times now, they're still top-tier among the wanderers. They wouldn't look up to a small Mid-Stage evolver like me."

"But you, sir, have only just advanced to become a Tier 2 evolver, and you're also a firearms ability user, with unlimited potential in the future. If I can follow you, sir, even if I don't achieve great success, at least I can live a life of ease..."

As he spoke, Ma Chenfeng directly knelt on one knee, continuing with a sincere expression:

"When you first arrived, sir, you were only a Tier 1 Late-Stage evolver. In just a few days, you gained the appreciation of Leader Bai and became a Tier 2 powerhouse. Not only has your own strength greatly increased, but this trip underground has also been a great success. At this moment, you are in dire need of manpower!"

"I am willing to swear to become your follower, sir, bringing my entire team as retainers, to serve you from now on, obeying your every command!"

The corners of Lin Feng's mouth slightly curved upward. Although he had guessed the other party's intentions, he wasn't repulsed by the truth.

The so-called, 'When one achieves enlightenment, even their pets ascend to heaven...'

When you are strong enough, there will naturally be people who come to pledge allegiance and serve you.

Ma Chenfeng was just such a sensible person willing to serve.

At this time, Chen Shanshan, who had finished unloading the goods, came over, her brow slightly furrowed at the sight of the man kneeling before them.

For this kind of person who seeks refuge at the first sign of opportunity, even if three-tenths of the loyalty they speak of is put into practice, it would be considered good. Having wandered the wasteland for decades and become an experienced wanderer, who among them would be a pushover?

In the harsh environment of the survival of the fittest, those who survive struggle in a world of mutual deception...

The word 'loyalty' is cheaper than toilet paper.

"We often need to enter and exit the restricted area, and in the future, we will also hunt tribal chief-level wild beasts. Each of these involves the risk of death. Before you choose to swear allegiance, think clearly about whether you are willing to give everything for this..."

Chen Shanshan paused, staring at Ma Chenfeng in front of her, and said in a deep voice:

"Even your life?"

Ma Chenfeng raised his head and saw the petite woman standing beside Lin Feng, yet exuding an aura comparable to his own, also a Mid-Stage evolver.

At the same time, beside her, there were the long guns and cannons that Lin Feng carried on his waist.

Ma Chenfeng suddenly realized that once he agreed, in the future, whenever he hesitated or wavered, that dark muzzle would aim and lock onto the back of his head!

The other party had already made it clear that they needed true loyalty, and only by making contributions at the risk of death could he obtain corresponding rewards.

There was no possibility of riding Lin Feng's rise to become a top dog in the wasteland.

After struggling again and again, Ma Chenfeng took a deep breath:

"I am willing to pledge my life to be loyal to Master Lin!"

Lin Feng nodded, considering it a temporary agreement.

Ma Chenfeng had his own ambitions, which he was naturally clear about, but subordinates without ambition would only be content with the status quo, good at maintaining the current situation but lacking in initiative.

For example, Liu Mingfei, and most ordinary humans, after becoming evolvers and losing most of the pressure to survive, would be even more resistant to challenges and adventures that risked their lives, no longer willing to go all out as before.

And the ambition shown by Ma Chenfeng was precisely the quality that Lin Feng's current members lacked the most.

Seeing Lin Feng nod, the man's face lit up with joy:

"Master, actually, retainers in..."

"Just call me Captain," Lin Feng waved his hand and interrupted.

He didn't like the title 'Master'. It wasn't a matter of distance, but rather it carried a feudal and outdated meaning.

Ma Chenfeng nodded and continued:

"Captain, actually, retainer teams are very common in the wasteland, especially among forces formed by Tier 2 evolvers."

"Retainer teams are equivalent to temporarily recruited subordinates. After a few mission tests, they can become formal members."

"Moreover, retainer members don't need to share the rewards and gains from the mission. Tier 2 powerhouses only need to provide food."

Lin Feng nodded, not paying too much attention to these things:

"What's the situation with your team? How many vehicles do you have?"

"I mean vehicles that can transport goods."

Ma Chenfeng swallowed and thought for a moment before saying:

"There are seventeen members in total. Besides me, there are four Tier 1 Early-Stage evolvers who can be trusted. The other twelve are all enhanced humans."

"In terms of vehicles, there are five in total. Three of them are transport vehicles, carrying some supplies and water storage barrels."

"The other one is specially used for accommodation, and the other is responsible for off-road exploration and pursuit. It's very light and has a low load capacity."

"The three transport vehicles have a total load capacity of fifteen tons. If the accommodation vehicle is also modified, it can have twenty tons, but it would be crowded, or you'd have to get out and walk..."

Lin Feng nodded:

"That's enough. Throw away all the miscellaneous items in the three transport vehicles, including the low-quality dried meat and water buckets. After returning to the oasis, I'll give you 2,000 points of transportation fees to repurchase a batch of living supplies."

Hearing Lin Feng's order, Ma Chenfeng, who was originally a little surprised, immediately beamed with joy and replied with a smile:

"Understood, Captain, I'll go take care of it!"

After he walked away, Chen Shanshan was still a little worried. While helping Lin Feng take off his power armor, she analyzed:

"If what he said is true, is it possible that he wants to use us to help him take revenge and solve the thorny problem of Beniu Town..."

"After all, the wanted warrant he carries is issued by Beniu Town."

Lin Feng shrugged:

"What about Beniu Town? Without a Tier 3 King to guard it, it's at most a second-rate force. Even if it has joined the Church, it's actually an autonomous region."

"To the Church, its importance is not even one-tenth of that of Oasis Town. As long as it stably supplies materials, the Church doesn't care who rules Beniu Town..."

After speaking, Lin Feng got up and patted his clothes, which were soaked with sweat, and slowly said:

"Clean up, send the evolved meat into the Rock Horse Chariot so I can filter it."

"As for the other refined steel wolf bones and wolf skins, have the retainers move them into the transport vehicles. It's time to return to Oasis Town!"

Took a day off yesterday, a classmate got married and drank some wine.